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2006 Porsche Boxster Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewHaving redesigned its popular Boxster mid-engined roadster the previous year, Porsche added only a few upgrades to the 2006 models, as well as a few new items to the options list, such as a tire pressure monitoring system, advanced two-stage airbags, and a number of add-ons to the optional navigation system. The open-top Boxster was available in two models for 2006. The base convertible received a 2.7-liter, flat six-cylinder engine that produced 240 horsepower, while the Boxster S was powered by a 3.2-liter six-cylinder that produced 280 horsepower. Both engines were located behind the passenger compartment but ahead of the rear axle, hence the mid-engine designation. The base Boxster came with a standard five-speed manual transmission, while the Boxster S was equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. A five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, with a gate for manual shifting, was available as an option for both models. Standard features for the base Boxster included air conditioning, power windows, power steering, power door locks, leather seats (power adjustable in the front), a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a tilt/telescoping column, a trip computer, power heated exterior mirrors, an anti-theft alarm system, cruise control, and an AM/FM stereo system with a CD player. Anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, Macpherson struts, and 17-inch alloy wheels with performance tires were also part of the package. In addition, the Boxster was equipped with a lightweight, sound-insulating convertible top with a heated glass rear window. Among the Boxster's assets, as noted by drivers, were its responsive handling, its ability to hug the road at high speeds, the easy-to-read instrument panel and dials, the sports-car exterior design, and the interior styling. Some drivers were less than impressed with the Boxster's stereo system, however. And drivers noted that while storage space in the vehicle was limited, it could be adequate with a little creativity when packing.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2006 Porsche Boxster
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by John H
Feb 20, 2023
Handles as well or better than a Porsche 911 for less money. Less power than other models but bang for the buck, this car is a winner. Previous reliability issues have been addressed by Porsche.Feb 20, 2023
by Robert S
Sep 19, 2022
Great car for single person or couple , for extended country driving with convertible top down, and no wind ( if unwanted!) great design, practical build for curves, and twisties!!! Spirited motor that sounds glorious! What could be better!Sep 19, 2022
by Anonymous
Jun 10, 2022
No comparison - this was a good value. The only thing missing was the owner’s manual.Jun 10, 2022
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by John H
Feb 20, 2023
Handles as well or better than a Porsche 911 for less money. Less power than other models but bang for the buck, this car is a winner. Previous reliability issues have been addressed by Porsche.Feb 20, 2023
by Robert S
Sep 19, 2022
Great car for single person or couple , for extended country driving with convertible top down, and no wind ( if unwanted!) great design, practical build for curves, and twisties!!! Spirited motor that sounds glorious! What could be better!Sep 19, 2022
by Anonymous
Jun 10, 2022
No comparison - this was a good value. The only thing missing was the owner’s manual.Jun 10, 2022
by Charles D
Jan 20, 2022
A car should be fun to drive and this one meets the bill. Jan 20, 2022
by norm v
Jan 06, 2022
Excellent sports car with a mid engine. Well balanced from a weight ratio standpoint Jan 06, 2022
by Alain G
May 19, 2021
Tout ce que jai lu me dit que cest un excellent véhicule, fiable, et qui conserve sa valeur à long terme, sans compter son look qui a très bien évolué car il faut être fin connaisseur pour ne pas apprécier encore aujourdhui ce dont elle avait lair en... 1999. Par contre, son coût de réparation est répulsif et ses sièges très ras-d-sol, dun cuir qui semble suser fort rapidement lui enlèvent beaucoup de son attrait..May 19, 2021
by Anonymous
Apr 13, 2021
Its an amazing drivers car with enough power to have fun and not get into trouble. It turns and brakes quickly, you always feel in complete control.
Its very responsive and amazingly comfortable for long rides to Montreal from Toronto (and Im 63). Ive never felt claustrophobic with the top up.
The radio could be better in my base model, but I rarely put it on for short distances----Im too busy shifting and having fun.
After a year of driving, I now feel I need an S----Im ready for a bit more horsepower!Apr 13, 2021
by George T
Feb 04, 2021
Car is great. It has more features than I thought, GPS, ,back up camera, blue tooth and more. Car is very tight, shifts nice and smooth. Very pleased.
To me this car is a great value. Feb 04, 2021
by Anonymous
Dec 13, 2020
Its a hell of a car. I think it is the most affordable sports car on the market. Power, handling, style, beautiful automobile. Highly rated.Dec 13, 2020
by Mark B
Sep 21, 2020
Loved all of the features on the car. I believe it is of good value. Sep 21, 2020
by Kurt K
Sep 11, 2020
I like the look of the Boxster or the Cayman, but I am hesitant to purchase one because of the M96 engine problems with the IMS bearing and the RMS leaking. So far Im still looking at them. Looking for a S that has had the modifications done.Sep 11, 2020
by Mike R
Jul 14, 2020
Fantastic car at a reasonable price point! I highly recommend checking one out. Jul 14, 2020
by Anonymous
Feb 19, 2014
I love my 2006 Porsche Boxster. It has been a truly reliable and fun car to own over the past eight years. While I know Porsche fetches a higher price tag than most, it is ridiculous how much the new model is going for; in excess of $65k. It is just no longer reasonable to spend the money when there are now so many reliable and fully-loaded competitors. Feb 19, 2014
by Parimal J
Sep 26, 2012
Once you ride in this car you will never want to drive any other car, the Top down is fun and easy at a click of a botton. The ride is smooth, engine performance is good, fuel economy on highway is good. easy to maintainSep 26, 2012
by Anonymous
Oct 10, 2010
The car can be driven every day in confort and with ease through traffic, but when in open roads reaching pass 3,000 rpm the exhaust sound changes and it accelerates with ease to 6,500 rpm in each gear. This car makes you look for twisting roads and the long way to get anywhere. This is an absolute drivers car that never fights the driver and behaves entirely predictibly. The acceleration is not neck snapping, but it is very satisfying at 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds, but more importantly when you get to a corner you can stop on a dime or more importantly you can come up to a turn an litteraly break just at the turn then you can power through the turn and exit at roughly twice the posted speed of any mountain road in California. I would have never done this with my previous Mustang with a supercharged V8. It would be absolutely scarry to accelarate through a turn. The build quality is excellent, interior and exterior trim is without rattles and they feel solid. The styling is pure Porsche, clean, simple, timeless. The top can be operated at slow speeds in 2nd gear. The cost of owning this car for 4 years has been less than the cost of owning a Honda Accord or Infiniti for the same miles and years. Two full synthetic oil changes, two brake fluid changes, one new battery and new rear tires. Tires is the most expensive cost of driving this car. If you drive it the way it begs to be driven you will spend money on tires, but you will be happy to spend the money because it will put a smile on your face each time you drive it. The fun starts the moment you wash it which you can do quickly and be on the road to your nearest mountain road diner or you local Costco (Two trunks). No matter your destination it simply will make you enjoy your drive. Oct 10, 2010
by Chris C
Apr 10, 2010
Great car to drive, excellent road handling and performance.Love the exterior look with the hood down and the german quality build.Fuel and maintenance is a bit on the high side, but the thrill of driving this car is worth every penny.Apr 10, 2010
by Howard S
Apr 03, 2010
I moved into this car from a 16 year old Miata. I bought this as a Certified Pre-Owned with 18,000 miles. It is warranted like a new car and looks like one too. The Boxster is way more powerful and easier to live with. It is as responsive as the Miata to steering and a great deal more stable and fun to drive. Braking is dead on, solid and strong. Even though it is a base model, acceleration is quite lively especially considering the previous car. It is a great car for long trips and for winding country roads. Uses premium fuel but gets 30mpg on a trip. Some economy car!Apr 03, 2010
by Katie O
Aug 06, 2008
It's so tricky deciding what to get next : ) Boxster has been fab fun from day one - even the dog has got used to roof-down driving these days! Altho' stopping at junctions or lights is proving a little challenging. (Why does this bit need to be longer....I hope my car will be an Aston Martin when it grows up?)Aug 06, 2008
by Laurent M
Jun 26, 2008
Mon nouveau jouet, toutes options, couleur Lapis Lazulli (sur commande chez Porsche)...Jun 26, 2008
by Giovanni F
Jun 03, 2008
Porsche Boxter SJun 03, 2008
by Dan B
May 14, 2008
Interior was great, love the gauges and display. Very driver oriented.
Quick acceleration, really fun to toss into curves. Wish I owned it...May 14, 2008
by Yaniv B
Apr 16, 2008
you have to drive it .....Apr 16, 2008
by Denis B
Feb 04, 2008
Amazing car .... lots of fun in the summerFeb 04, 2008
by Glen P
Jan 31, 2008
Cheap and nastyJan 31, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 14, 2007
Loved the last one so much I got anotherNov 14, 2007
by Anonymous
Sep 14, 2007
This is my brothers car but who cares a blast to drive. Classic steering feedback more than enough power, great build quality. Damn near perfect.Sep 14, 2007
by Test T
Mar 10, 2007
I owned an 04 Boxster and liked it, but I did not like the interior as it was dated especially with the new 911 interiors being released.
I picked up a used 06 Boxster S last fall with only 4K miles on it. It is GT silver with a cocoa interior. It really does not have any bells and whistles, but as far as I am concerned it is meant for driving.
The overall handling is fantastic, much better than the 911 in my opinion. It is like having a car on rails.
A couple of things to keep in mind:
1. Visibility is poor when the roof is up, but fine when it is down.
2. They eat oil. The 911 did and so does this beast.
The last thing: there are not enough corners around to truly have fun. This is a definite track car. Mar 10, 2007
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2006 Porsche Boxster Pricing
Original MSRP
$45,795 to $55,495Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather and wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: transmission controls
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ceramic disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather and wood · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: alloy and leather · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: transmission controls
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts
Telematics
Phone: cellular phone
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing